Update: After a bit more editing I got this to work better finally Sorry if anyone got confused fast

Hours later after I finally chose a outfit to wear I arrived just wearing an N7 Jacket, grey tank top with my combats pants and boots, I figured I'd keep things simple since my crew in the making and her crew was together here. I managed to chat up with everyone then there was Miranda and Jack.

"Hey it's Shep's Cousin." said Jack.

"Jack right?"

"Yeah that's me."

"You can call me Mel."

"And confuse you with your twin nah I don't think so."

"Ok call me Melly then."

"Better," She said, "Wanna drink?"

"I hadn't eaten yet but sure I'll have a little something."

"So Commander so I heard you have a history similar to mine." said Jack.

I sighed as I saw images flash before my eyes as I saw a lab as I saw Melissa being tortured if I didn't do anything with my biotics... I realised she and I were 16 at the time. "They used my sister as leverage to provoke me into using my biotics to do something... I really don't like talking about it." What I didn't know is that Kaidan walked by hearing all of that, as he looked at me while I had my back to him at the bar.

"So how did you and your sister get out of there?" Miranda asked who looked fascinated.

"Hey Cheerleader she said she didn't want to talk about it." Jack said.

"Sorry Commander."

"No worries... Cheerleader."

"Not you too!" Miranda said as Jack started to laugh her ass off.

I snickered, "And why not?"

"Why not indeed," Snickered Jack, "I so like you and it's not often I like other people outside of Shepard and the school."

"That's part of my charm."

"Can you charm a man to fuck you?" She asked.

"Wait what?" I spoke, "You changed the subject awkwardly quick."

"You a lesbian or into aliens."

"Whoa Jack. Jesus girl." I spoke, "I like dudes ok? Look I used to be wild woman on the dance floor. If there was a guy I liked, I had him for the dance floor but I didn't take any of them to bed if that's what you're saying."

"You a wild woman? I find that hard to believe."

"Ahhh... I wasn't into drugs, I loved to have fun, but I kept my guard up for the assholes who wanted to take my pants off."

"That doesn't sound too wild to me." Said Miranda.

"It was wild to me... I guess."

"Fuck Melly you hadn't lived it wild."

"Whatever." I spoke as I finished my drink then got up, "I'll be back later I could use a bite to eat."

"We'll be here." Said Miranda.

I went to the washroom as I saw Shepard exit, "Hey Cuz are you ok?"

"Err I don't know... Jack mentioned Cerberus and then I saw my sister and I in a lab much like the ones that Jack was in..."

"Melly you don't have to say anymore."

I sighed, "I really don't like it when I'm reminded about the dark parts of my past I really don't like reliving it."

"I know," She said as she hugged me, "Look no one upstairs has claimed sushi there. The sake is still heading up."

"Alright you'll let me know when it's ready right?"

"Will do."

"Thanks."

"Melly?" asked Liara as I saw her approach me with a Drell... I easily recognized him to be Feron ... Right she recommended him to join my crew.

"Oh you must be Feron right?"

"Yes I am Commander Hansen I've heard quite a lot about you from Liara." He spoke shaking my hand.

"Nothing Bad I hope."

"Don't worry Commander Hansen I didn't."

'Thank goodness,' I thought, "Good to know. Feron it's great meeting you I'm looking forward to see what you find that will help us out there."

"It will take some time to get things set up in the appropriate area on your ship. Which I'd have to say she's fine looking ship."

"Thanks Feron, don't forget if you need help just ask we're all willing to help out. Besides we're in this together."

"Thank you Commander."

"You're welcome, now if you can excuse me I need to eat a bit." I said excusing myself.

"I will see you on your ship."

"Dock 46 by the way."

"Right."

I began to wish that sake was ready, as I sat down alone and munched on some tasty sushi. This party wasn't turning out good and so far not many of my own crew members was talking to me as they were getting to know everyone else. Not that I was surprised it's not often you get a chance to mingle with another crew especially being from the Normandy.

"Hey Melly." said Sylvie as I looked to see her with Gab, "You ok?"

"Things got awkward pretty quick."

"Ohhh..." Gab said catching on, "that kind of awkward."

"Yes, you know me I don't like talking about it to people I barely know... technically." I replied.

"Melly, you hadn't opened up in how long?" Sylvie spoke.

I sighed, "Five plus years now."

"Maybe it's time for you to put matters in your own hands."

"I'll keep it in mind. I know I'm smart but I'm not an astrophysicist nor an advanced engineer. I just know the basic facts of well just about everything, except for archeology, being a soldier, and my multiple hobbies."

"Are you still drawing?"

"Yeah, but I don't have my sketchbook and stuff with me... Did that get lost in the war?"

"Melly you and your sister shared the Captain's cabin remember?"

I remembered she was right, and I felt like an idiot, "Oh right, ah thanks."

"I'm a doctor not EDDIE," said Sylvie, as she and I immediately laughed.

"I got that reference" I said between giggles.

"I know what you're saying, Mel. So I hear you've been sneaking around with Kaidan."

"It's kinda complicated between us."

"How could you say that Melly? He knows as much about you as you with him." said Gab, "I saw how he was looking at you earlier when you came in he looked like he was holding himself back."

"To be honest it felt like we were ready to skipped bases within a hour." I admitted.

"Commander a minute?" asked Kaidan as he approached me.

Sylvie and Gab got up, "Sake should be ready," spoke Sylvie, "We'll get you cup."

"Yeah, right." I spoke, "Sake is your Kryptonite remember?"

Gab snickered as they left, "We know, Melly."

Kaidan sat down across from me... For once he and I didn't know what to say.

"Kaidan, Melly is everything alright with you two?"Asked Shepard as she was making her way around the apartment checking on her guests/friends.

"Ah yeah..." I spoke a bit as I saw Ash.

"Ash do you have something to say about how them two are acting awkward together?" spoke Shepard as she had a idea what was going on.

"Oh I told Skuttlebutt not to get anymore involved with Commander Hansen back then."

"If I recall you telling me once Melly was unconscious you saw another Commander Hansen in her apartment. The status quo changed once she got into the shuttle, Ash. I know you mean well but try not to put your nose into anyone's personal lives."

"Sorry Commanders. I completely forgot about that." She apologized as I saw James walking up, behind Ash.

"It's ok Ash, oh the quarterback wants to see you." I replied.

"Don't tell me he's right behind me right now?"

"Would you be disappointed bella dama?" James said wrapping his huge arms around her.

"Well," she giggled, "no."

"You still owe me a dance Bella."

Shepard smiled, as she spoke as they left Kaidan and I alone "Carry on All of you."

"So ah I've been thinking..." Said Kaidan.

"About what?" I replied after I ate a sushi roll.

"Remember you spoke the idea of you and I partnering up? Originally I was going to talk to you about Cerberus but I saw how uncomfortable you were about it."

"So you considering it? I still have a lot to do and think about."

"I know and I've considered it. Shepard and I were talking and she told me I should take it. As long as I join her for the last push against the reapers to buy you time to get to Savick once the Crucible been rebuilt. Need any more recruits?"

"Yeah, the crew is kinda small for such a large ship... Well she's not a small ship but you get what I'm saying right?"

"I do."

I thought of something, "Melissa and I were talking about it too right hours ago before you came to my rescue... I got to admit that was pretty hot. I don't get saved that often."

Kaidan started to chuckle " You're welcome."

"Can you two just go and fuck the hell out of each other somewheres? We're at war remember Motherfuckers?" She said as Kaidan I and I were caught off guard and well my cheeks felt a bit hot...

"Ah thanks for the suggestion Jack..." I spoke.

"Kaidan Stud up dude." She said as she left us blushing like teenagers after their first kiss.

"This is going to be a long night don't you think?"

"Kaidan I want to know the man before he takes his pants off for me."

"Yeah but we already know a lot about each other and like what Shepard said quoting you How can I be disappointed you're you no matter what."

I smiled as I got up and sat right beside him as I gave him a kiss... He looked at me as I saw the lust burning in his eyes... "Whoa I knew you were a good kisser but wow..."

"I don't want to make any regrets."

"Me too," He agreed, "How about we relax a bit and when I get all settled in then we'll have our own private party."

"Just to let you know a girl like me tends to have a little fun."

Kaidan looked interested, "How so Melly?"

"You'll just have to find out Kaidan." I teased pinching his ass, then I hurried off to find Sylvie to get my cup of sake before she drinks it all.

Jack walked beside Kaidan, "Are you going after that Fucking flirt?"

"Yeah," He said with a stupid grin on his face.